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Vecrīga

Riga, Latvia · Europe

About Vecrīga

Vecrīga is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Dārzciems, 40km from Ķemeri National Park.

Vecrīga is a town located in Riga, Latvia. With a population of 2,140, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vecrīga sits in Latvia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Riga time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vecrīga to your route.

About Vecrīga

Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms; German: Dom zu Riga) formally The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, is the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Riga, Latvia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Riga. The cathedral is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Latvia, and is featured in or the subject of paintings,

Read more photographs and television travelogues. Like all of the oldest churches of the city, it is known for its weathercock. The church is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a pleonasm as the word 'Dome' comes from the German Dom meaning 'cathedral'.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Vecrīga offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Vecrīga located?

Vecrīga is located in Riga, Latvia, Europe. The coordinates are 56.9497 latitude, 24.1042 longitude.

What is the population of Vecrīga?

Vecrīga has a population of approximately 2,140 people, making it a town in Latvia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,140
Continent
Europe
Country
Latvia
Region
Riga
Timezone
Europe/Riga
Coordinates
56.9497, 24.1042

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Latvia

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Vecrīga

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Jūrmala

Latvia's premier seaside resort stretching along 33 kilometers of white sand beach, famous for its charming wooden Art Nouveau villas.

20 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Ķemeri National Park

A vast mosaic of raised bogs, sulphur springs and pine forest just west of Jūrmala. The Great Ķemeri Bog boardwalk winds past dark pools and dwarf pines to a viewing tower: magical at sunrise.

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Turaida Castle

A striking red-brick medieval castle rising above the wooded Gauja valley near Sigulda, its round tower offering sweeping views over Latvia's 'Switzerland'. An easy, scenic drive from Riga.

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Gutmanis Cave

The widest cave in the Baltics, a sandstone grotto with centuries of carved inscriptions, beside the Sigulda–Turaida road with parking.

52 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Sigulda Bobsleigh Track

Olympic-standard bobsleigh and luge track in Gauja National Park offering public rides, with its own access road and car park.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Rundāle Palace

Latvia's grandest baroque palace designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, featuring opulent interiors and one of the finest French-style gardens in the Baltics.

60 km · about 70 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vecrīga.

Riga

🇱🇻 Latvia

0 km awayPop. 742,572

Dārzciems

🇱🇻 Latvia

4 km awayPop. 17,599

Čiekurkalns

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6 km awayPop. 7,764

Mārupe

🇱🇻 Latvia

6 km awayPop. 19,096

Mežaparks

🇱🇻 Latvia

7 km awayPop. 4,457

Mežciems

🇱🇻 Latvia

8 km awayPop. 14,409

Baloži

🇱🇻 Latvia

8 km awayPop. 6,780

Dreiliņi

🇱🇻 Latvia

8 km awayPop. 7,125

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